a b c Hernandez, Alan Carlos (12 November 2012). "INTERVIEW: Thijs Van Leer comes into focus". Herald de Paris . Retrieved 8 March 2017.

That wasn’t accidental. One of the film’s choreographers Peggy Holmes, in charge of the flight scenes, insisted on going driving with all of the women. She then, in turn, modeled their flight choreography based on how they drove a car, mirroring their quirks and approach to the road in how they handled their brooms. And while we’re talking about casting what-ifs, there’s another to add to the pile. Jennifer Lopez auditioned for the role of Sarah Sanderson—which instead went to Sarah Jessica Parker. Given what a natural fit Parker was for the role it’s even more difficult to imagine Lopez portraying the ditzy Sanderson sister. A Variety of Old Disney Costumes Appears in the Film Disney In 2001, van Leer was invited to a session by his stepson and bassist Bobby Jacobs, who was rehearsing with guitarist Jan Dumée and drummer Ruben van Roon. Jacobs and van Roon was former members of van Leer's side project Conxi, and Dumée had attended school with Jacobs and Gootjes. [81] To van Leer's surprise, he found out the three had been rehearsing Focus songs from the 1970s. [82] The sessions led to the group's decision to perform live as a Focus tribute band named Hocus Pocus "just for fun, nothing too serious". [83] After some well received gigs in the Netherlands, the group resumed the Focus name and acquired Willem Hubers as their new manager and booking agent which led to several offers to perform worldwide. [82] Focus 8 was recorded between February and July 2002; van Roon left soon after due to personal circumstances. He was replaced by drummer Bert Smaak. Released on Musea Records in late 2002, it received critical praise and was supported with a world tour in 2002 and 2003. [84]In a different timeline, there are some different famous faces in Hocus Pocus. In the version we know, the role of Max Dennison is played by Omri Katz and Mary Sanderson is played by Kathy Najimy—both seen above. Roles, we might add, they completely nailed. We certainly can’t imagine Mary in any other way than how she was portrayed by Najimy. Mary is the middle sister. She chooses to use a vacuum in place of a broom for her means of travel.

Accessories? We’ve got a cauldron-full! Stash your spells (or, you know, your cash) in the Emily Binx Always Be With You Zip Around Wallet, and jingle around the Loungefly Hocus Pocus Sanderson Sisters Sliding Enamel Key Chain as you call upon the spirits (or just your car keys). In 1990, van Leer, Akkerman, van der Linden, and Ruiter reunited for a live gig, marking their first performance together since 1975. The four played a 40-minute set at the Americahal in Apeldoorn on 20 April that was broadcast as part of the Goud van Oud television special. [78] [4] It came about when producer Frans Meijer asked Akkerman to perform a gig with the group, and the fact that the guitarist's manager had not seen the band play in the 1970s. [78] After the group agreed to participate, they rehearsed for four hours in Wijchen several days prior to the concert. Ruiter said they "went very well"; van Leer said it was "fantastic". [78] Following the concert van Leer was keen to formally restart Focus with Akkerman, but the latter resisted. [79] On 17 May 1990 the group, minus Akkerman, mimed a performance of "House of the King" on Service Salon on AVRO-TV. They had planned to perform "Hocus Pocus" with Akkerman, but the guitarist declined to take part. [79] Van Leer and Akkerman shared the stage once more in 1993, performing mostly Akkerman solo songs at the North Sea Jazz Festival.In May 2010, Nike included "Hocus Pocus" as the main theme in its 2010 FIFA World Cup commercial, Write the Future. The advert aired on television worldwide which generated renewed interest in the band and led to "Hocus Pocus" entering the UK Singles Chart at number 57. In late 2010, Gootjes rejoined the band as a replacement to a departing van der Steenhoven. In 2011, American rapper J. Cole sampled "Hocus Pocus" in his song "Blow Up", which is featured in the game MLB 11: The Show. Sarah Sanderson has no use for a broom she prefers to make use of a mop as her primary mode of witch transportation. On top of it being a film with big fall-season vibes and a Halloween theme—which certainly didn’t help sell it during July— Hocus Pocus had to compete with hitting the theaters on the same day as Free Willy. a b "Go Focus Yourself... The THIJS VAN LEER Interview [November 2007]". The Ozymandias Progject. 25 October 2015 . Retrieved 3 March 2017. In the autumn of 2004, Smaak had left the group and replaced by a returning van der Linden. [85] Van Leer was particularly happy about his return, and stated that their friendship was better than it had been in the 1970s. [81] In July 2006, Dumée was replaced by guitarist Niels van der Steenhoven. This line-up recorded Focus 9 / New Skin, released in September 2006 by Red Bullet Records.

This 770 Winifred Sanderson Funko Pop! gives us a version of the witch displaying her impressive flying skills. This very cool Hocus Pocus Movie Moments Sanderson Sisters Funko Pop! gives us all three sisters crowded around their cauldron. Available as a Spirit Exclusive and as a Funko Special Edition. Winifred holds a broom and a glass vial with the last remnants of the powerful, green “life potion.”

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While the bulk of the filming occurred on sound stages and movie lots in California, you might be interested to learn that a significant amount of the outdoor footage was shot on location in none other than Salem, MA.